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title: "Histology Modernisation"
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# Histology Modernisation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f82b50d-6be7-478f-8c1d-2b527689185f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Histology Modernisation" project conducted by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust focuses on acquiring capital equipment necessary for enhancing histology services, with a comprehensive ten-year maintenance and consumables agreement. Classified under the "Pathology services" category, this procurement, held in Poole, United Kingdom (postal code BH15 2JB), involves a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £3,133,030, was awarded to multiple suppliers on 10th December 2025, and extends over a ten-year period from 1st April 2026 to 31st August 2036. The tender stage concluded on 2nd October 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in medical equipment and services. While not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in pathology and healthcare services could benefit significantly from engaging in projects like this. The long-term nature of the contract ensures stability and ongoing collaboration, making it ideal for established businesses with the capacity to provide specialised equipment and related services. Partnerships with NHS organisations such as University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust could enhance reputation and lead to further governmental contracts, thereby supporting sustained business expansion.

## Notice

Purchase of Capital Equipment for Histology Modernisation, with supporting 10yr maintenance and consumable agreements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793df222-0452-43f0-9063-91ebd07ef22a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,575,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,133,030 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 07:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793df222-0452-43f0-9063-91ebd07ef22a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793df222-0452-43f0-9063-91ebd07ef22a
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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